South Australia has approved 21 licenses for industrial hemp for the 2020-2021 growing season, as the state moves into a fourth year of hemp farming with support from the government, …
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The Tasmanian Hemp Association bestowed Honorary Lifetime Membership awards on two Australian hemp pioneers. They are Lisa Estreich, who co-founded the ‘Hempen Things’ hemp shop in 1998; and Phil Warner, …
The government in the Australian state of Victoria will back hemp trials at an existing “smart farm” project under a two-year collaboration. Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE), a trade school, …
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Australia’s Northern Territory has issued its first commercial hemp growing license to a hay farmer as the state sees economic development advancing under legalization of the crop last year. Private …
Hay farmer receives first hemp license in Australia’s Northern Territory Read More »
Looking across Tasmanian fields of hemp stubble left over after the plants had been harvested for their protein rich seed, Australian entrepreneur Andi Lucas saw a business opportunity. She’s now …
Aussie startup sees strong demand as it gears up to process straw Read More »
Australia’s Ministry of Health has handed down an interim decision that could lead to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of CBD, but such products would face many of the same hurdles and …
Plan for over-the-counter CBD in Australia carries heavy restrictions Read More »
Researchers in the Australian state of Tasmania are studying the nutritional value of hemp for animal feed as they look to expand opportunities for farmers. A team from the Tasmanian …
Australian researchers studying hemp nutrition for animal feed Read More »
Struggling CBD maker Elixinol Global is offering a 48% discount on shares, hoping to raise $11 million among institutional and and retail investors. Elixinol is looking for much-needed cash after …
Elixinol Global looks to raise cash with 48% discount on shares Read More »
Proposed new CBD regulations could help fuel an overall increase in Australia’s cannabis market, which is projected to grow in value to USD$1.5 billion by 2025. Under the draft rules, …
Changes in Australia could make CBD available over-the-counter Read More »
While talks aimed at stakeholders interested in the full range of whole plant hemp applications are on tap at this year’s Australian Industrial Hemp Conference Feb. 25-28 in Freemantle, organizers …
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